Are the toilet's hinges really effective at eliminating pinches? I've read some conflicting reviews.
14009
I have a 27 mo old boy, who squirms off as soon as possible..no pinching, in spite of quick movements.
14010
We've been using it for 4 months and my son has never been pinched. The rear half sits on top of the front two pieces and the actual hinges are underneath those ledges. And it's all plastic. Maybe they would get pinched if it wasn't flattened all the way before being sat on? Hope that helps.
14011
Yes! I read those as well. Now that I have the potty I have no idea how those other people's kids got pinched. They must have been super squirmy kids or something.
14012
If you use it right, it will not pinch. It has pinched my daughter's once, but it was because she was squirming around. Just have to make sure it's placed on toilet seat properly, works great for traveling such as at airports or restaurants since it fits nice in a diaper bag (in a plastic baggy of course). Should try using it at home for a little bit for the toddler to get used to it so that it's not a new thing when they go out and use it in public.
14013
My son has never been pinched by the seat just make sure it's nice and flat. Only little thing is my son is quite big for age 3 and I do find the hole in the middle a little small, however if you position him on it he manages very well. The seat has been brilliant when we have been out and about and keeps little hands and body of those nasty public loo's.
566451
Depending on how thick your fingers are and where you grab the folding seat, yes it is possible to pinch fingers. This will not happen under reasonable circumstances.
1470189
I know what your saying you can go two way with that. You can get out your toy soldiers and play Battleship. If you lay one out across the hole you may have to poke it with a Sh.. stick. I will say this you'll have a good toilet it should come with a warning do not flush while seated. I've had few that could hold up to it. You'll know without waiting if it clear, you know "will it will it", when it's flushed it flushed. Go with the gloss no cling-ons!
428093
The slight rise at the back of the toilet seat is not really the problem. The problem is what the toilet seat is made of, some are made of inexpensive plastic or composit you need to get a quality seat. I've got a Kohler seat and have no trouble at all.
1351217
The hinges can be locked open. It's a soft lock as in you hyper-extend the hinges so they don't fold. Second question: mine does close softly but it is heavy which could cause a good pinch for a child. Hope this helps
730554
Yes. The horizontal attachment that goes beneath the toilet seat bolts has "click stops" at two widths.
387295
I've had no problem attaching it firmly to my own and other toilets. You'll need a little arm and wrist strength but it will stay securely.
2027790
Without even checking there are two watchouts... the flush buttons are on the top (I personally would be frustrated every time I would have to negotiate my fingers to flush the toilet in such a tight gap and #2 you really should have easy access to the toilet basin in case you need to access a leak or malfunctioning flush mechanism...and if you are positioning this under a shelf, unless it is resting on pins, will impede your ability to lift the lid on that tank. It is a great toilet and does exactly what it says about the power of the flush and the cost savings. I am looking to replace my other two toilets with the very same unit based on its quality.
1041101
We don't have this any more so it's hard to answer. I was never afraid of it hurting the toilet, but it did not fit the comfort level toiles properly.
667055
All toilet seats are held in place by friction resulting from being bolted down. A seat will tend to shift off center when one or both the hold-down bolts are not tight enough. Therefore, there's no toilet that will not shift if not properly tightened down. The Bemis has a well designed hinge mechanism if only they would include a comprehensive instruction sheet with it.
1438598
My toilet seat is lifted by atleast 3 inches, if I tighten all the screws. I have to leave the screws loose to have it some place to relax if someone sits on the seat. If I tighten the screws to its max, it makes a cracking sound and I fear it will break. I'm not sure if I can treat it differently.
1415462
Hello. This seat is VERY easy to put on and remove. It is extremely sturdy and stable. It is also very compact in design and does not take up space outside the normal toilet seat area. We got these for both bathrooms when my husband had a hip replacement and they were EXCELLENT. I hope this helps you out.
1578775
Yes, it works on an elongated toilet. It reaches further down and makes a good seal, which combined with the water pressureit provides it works very well. This is the best tool I have found in many years. As a rule, I try a traditional plunger first and when it doesnt quickly work I grab Johnny Jolter and it never fails to solve the problem quickly.
566453
Thus far I've had no problem of and pinching of fingers. The unit lowers and lifts in a stable manner that allows you to have full control of the chair. When raising or lowering the seat, you are in full control and are even able to leave it mid way if necessary.
1247521
It came with the hinges and I really like the seat. It is a solid seat. My other elongated seat feels like it might break if I stand on it to get to high shelves above the toilet, but not the Church. 100% satisfied with it.
1549398
It will not hold the door firmly in one place like a door stop. It can be set to swing the door open or swing the door closed. You can adjust how fast and hard it does this with a set screw. I use one of these hinges in the center of my junky, builder's grade pressed cardboard bathroom door and it gently swings it closed. You can use multiple hinges and set the tension higher for heavier doors or for a more forceful close. Basically, it's just a door hinge with a coil spring on the pin. There is no mechanism on the hinge itself to lock the door in one position. You are just adjusting the tension to open or close the hinge. I think it works well for it's intended purpose. It will not hold the door firmly in one place like a door stop. It can be set to swing the door open or swing the door closed. You can adjust how fast and hard it does this with a set screw. I use one of these hinges in the center of my junky, builder's grade pressed cardboard bathroom door and it gently swings it closed. You can use multiple hinges and set the tension higher for heavier doors or for a more forceful close. Basically, it's just a door hinge with a coil spring on the pin. There is no mechanism on the hinge itself to lock the door in one position. You are just adjusting the... » Read More It will not hold the door firmly in one place like a door stop. It can be set to swing the door open or swing the door closed. You can adjust how fast and hard it does this with a set screw. I use one of these hinges in the center of my junky, builder's grade pressed cardboard bathroom door and it gently swings it closed. You can use multiple hinges and set the tension higher for heavier doors or for a more forceful close. Basically, it's just a door hinge with a coil spring on the pin. There is no mechanism on the hinge itself to lock the door in one position. You are just adjusting the tension to open or close the hinge. I think it works well for it's intended purpose. « Show Less
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I think sanigloss works. I purchased a non-sanigloss Toto toilet and "stuff" sticks to the sides sometimes. There is not enough water flow in these low-water use toilets to clean the toilet bowl walls. I am renting a house that has the same toilet as my home, but it has sanigloss finish, and it really does stay cleaner. Your mileage may vary, but sanigloss has worked better for me.